Stamford Bridge played host to a seven-goal Premier League classic as Chelsea edged past Brighton & Hove Albion in a 4–3 thriller. Pre-match indicators saw the market shift, with Chelsea moving from 1.78 to 1.88 (drifted) while Brighton & Hove Albion saw support, moving from 4 to 3.6 (firmed). Punters backing the visitors found plenty of encouragement in an attacking display, though it was the hosts who ultimately secured the points.
Both sides arrived on the back of wins, with Chelsea having taken a 3–2 victory against Fulham and Brighton coming off a 4–0 win over Aston Villa. That offensive momentum translated directly onto the pitch in a contest that kept spectators on edge from the first whistle to the last.
How the tips went
Looking back at how the pre-match selections played out across the board, the goals market proved to be the place to be, while the head-to-head battle went the way of the hosts despite late pressure.
Brighton & Hove Albion in the head-to-head market at 3.6 resulted in a loss, as Chelsea held on for the 4–3 victory. However, backers of Brighton & Hove Albion on the line at +2 (priced at 1.32, which firmed from 1.35→1.32) picked up a win thanks to the tight final margin.
Meanwhile, the total goals market delivered for over punters. Over 2.5 goals at 1.53 landed comfortably as both sides contributed to a seven-goal spectacle at Stamford Bridge.